Don,

Even I won't be drawn into a comparison of today's midget situation and the racism that existed in the deep south. One is a voluntary situation and I am pretty sure the other was not. Although since they have done a 360, I am sure the new administration will taking a close look at it.

We went from tires to engines to now the promotors and the various fees. Not all of which I disagree with you on, but this is a voluntary class system that exists in racing because we all offer to be a part of it. I agree that it is not completely fair, but then others will say it's not fair that a guy who spends $1,000 on tires for the year is treated the same as the guy who spends $50,000. Of course you can make a very strong argument that $50,000 is absolutely rediculous.

While I don't like the tire deal today, I will make the concession that it is actually more fair in many repects today because in the "Good 'Ol Days" many drivers and teams got tires that no one else could get. Not only could you not get them on discount, you couldn't get them period. The only way we where ever able to get them in the early '80's was when Bill could run consistantly up front and could give good feedback. Today you run into batch problems or tires being a little softer or harder due to curing time. To my knowledge though, they seem to be pretty fair and equal.

I think you have a great set-up Don. I think that in many ways you do it for the right reason(you love to) and you do it smartly. I think that anytime you show up and race it's an asset to the sport. When you decide to quit, it will be a loss to the sport.

If for some reason someone doesn't like a particular group or place where they race, then they should find somewhere else to fit in where they are more comfortable. I agree that Powri looks mighty comfortable these days.

Let me ask you this and this is a legitimate question: How many races do you budget to race for a year and if the motors and tires where different, how many races would you think you could run then. I realize that this is somewhat hypothetical, but say a $10,000 motor and a $100 rr and $90.00 LR. Same purses, just lower costs. Also, What would have to be done for you to consider running pavement and at what size track would you say no to racing on?